Jayhawk Blueprint Courses
2024-2025 USD 497 Jayhawk Blueprint Courses
Each of the courses listed below has been approved as a Kansas Systemwide Transfer course, which means each will seamlessly transfer to other public 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education across the state. (Note: All courses are subject to availability based on student interest and certified instructors.)
| USD 497: Lawrence Public Schools Course Offerings | Credit Hours | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 100: Principles of Biology & BIOL 102: Principles of Biology Lab* | 4 | year-long |
| COMS 130: Speaker-Audience Communication | 3 | fall & spring |
| ENGL 101: Composition | 3 | fall (sometimes spring) |
| ENGL 102: Critical Reading and Writing | 3 | spring |
| HIST 128: History of the United States Through the Civil War | 3 | fall |
| HIST 129: History of the United States After the Civil War | 3 | spring |
| MATH 101: College Algebra | 3 | year-long |
*Important note about BIOL 100/102: BIOL 100/102 will be relevant and will serve as an appropriate general education requirement for most students, including pre-health majors such as pre-nursing, pre-physical therapy, etc. However, pre-med students and/or those wanting to pursue one of the undergraduate biological sciences degrees should, eventually, take the biological sciences major sequence of BIOL 150, 152, and 154, instead. The courses in this sequence are not currently offered as concurrent enrollment courses.
2024-2025 USD 512 Jayhawk Blueprint Courses
| USD 512: Shawnee Mission South HS Course Offerings | Credit Hours | Semester Offered |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 110: Elementary Arabic I | 5 | year-long |
| ARAB 120: Elementary Arabic II | 5 | year-long |
Which course is right for me?
Choosing the right course varies by student and depends on your individuals needs and goals. Consult with your counselor to determine the best fit for you. Consider your SAT/ACT scores, as some schools offer credit for certain scores, as well as credit for high school courses (e.g., credit for prior learning). Also, take into account your future degree plans, potential transfer credits for schools you might want to attend after graduation, and other courses you are taking at the same time.
If you plan to attend a Kansas public institution, review the current list of systemwide transfer courses to see which courses will transfer to any Kansas public college or university offering an equivalent course. For out-of-state or private institutions within the state of Kansas, contact the individual schools directly to learn about their transfer policies.
Grades
Jayhawk Blueprint courses are graded using the same methods and standards as on-campus KU courses, including papers, portfolios, quizzes, and labs. The University of Kansas uses the following grading scale: A/-, B+/-, C+/-, D+/-, and F. Additionally, a grade of W may be assigned for withdrawal from a course.
IMPORTANT: Grades earned in a Jayhawk Blueprint course will become part of your permanent academic record and will affect your college GPA. Therefore, it is important to do your best in these courses. Please note that KU provides free tutoring services for Jayhawk Blueprint students.
A few weeks after completing your Jayhawk Blueprint class, you can view your grade in Enroll & Pay.